Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce and Coastal Forces of the Royal Navy blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Coastal Forces of World War II HMS Wasp This plaque commemorates the men and women of Allied Coastal Forces who served with the Royal Navy at HMS Wasp between 1940 and 1944. This building was then the Lord Warden Hotel and was used as Coastal Forces Headquarters and accommodation. From HMS Wasp Motor Torpedo Boats, Motor Gunboats and Motor Launches carried out vital operations against enemy naval forces and protected British shipping in the Channel and North Sea. Many gave their lives and their skill and courage made an invaluable contribution to the success of the war at sea. Unveiled by Admiral The Lord Boyce GCB OBE DL Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports Constable of Dover Castle 10 July 2010 We will remember them

Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce, served as Chief of the Defence Staff from 2001 to 2006, leading Britain's armed forces during significant international operations including in Afghanistan and Iraq. He unveiled a plaque commemorating the contributions of Allied Coastal Forces at HMS Wasp, highlighting his continued involvement with military heritage post-service.